activity_id : 1661
name : Locative Sound Workshop
course_number : 25329
credits_min : 3
description : Locative Sound WS
This workshop is based on Richard Widerberg's work with the project IMPROVe which is a platform for listening, recording, sharing and playing with everyday sounds using mobile devices. One of the objectives with IMPROVe is to explore the possibilities of working with sound on mobile phones. One might ask what is there to explore since one of the primary and well working functions of mobile phones is to reproduce sound? But with the recent development of smart phones there are many new possibilites to work creatively with media where sound hasn't so far been much in focus.
During the workshop we will look into different concepts of working with sound from an environmental, location based and artistic perspective. We will develop and experiment with those concepts using technology where mobile technology plays a crucial role because of it's portable and locative qualities. During the week students develop their own concepts and solutions for the purposes described above.
Towards the end of the workshop all the finished works will be presented and discussed together.
Keywords: Improvisation, Non-linear music, Location, Community, Soundscapes, Musical interfaces, Everyday, Open Source.
teachers : Richard Widerberg
begin_date : 2009-05-25
end_date : 2009-05-29
max_students : 15
prerequisites : Interest towards sound, locative media and a bit of programming
url : http://www.riwid.net/improve
learning_outcomes : The main purpose of this course is to give inspiration and technical competence on environmental-based sound art and electronic music using self-recorded sound material, and ideas how environmental sounds and soundscapes can be used in the context of art. During the course the student becomes aware of the possibilities of sound as a medium for artistic expression and communication.
study_mode : Intensive one-week workshop, including theory and hands-on.
assessment_criteria : Pass/fail. In order to get credited, the student must be present and complete the assignment(s) given during the workshop.
study_material : Related links given during the course, suggestions for reading and listening. For more info about the lecturer, please visit Richard Widerberg's web page http://www.riwid.net/about/
opintoviikot : 0
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